The Holidays are approaching and …
Happy Fall!
Happy Halloween!
Everyone has
settled into their computer classes. All the STAR Reading and Math
testing is behind us until January. The computer rules, seat assignments,
passwords, safety concerns, expected homework, and logging on procedures have
been reviewed.
First
Grade Students
Students were assigned their computer seats, user ID and secret password. They are now practicing how to log on to the computers using the control, alt, and delete keys. Before long, they will know how to access the start menu and log-off button on their own.
Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Students
Internet safety classes have started and the lessons will continue through November. The above grades will be introduced to the Common Sense Media Internet Safety Program. The students will develop an understanding of the concept of community, personal safety, and the need to make responsible choices. Students will be able to express their ideas and reinforce concepts through group discussions.
The second and third grade will take an online field trip with the FBI to re-enforce the concepts covered on safety. Other topics covered will be the Community they live in, Cyber Community, Viruses, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Gaming and e-mail.
Fifth grade will be discussing the topics of inappropriate websites, On-line Behavior, Gaming, Identity Safety, Cyberbullying, Intellectual Property, Social Networking, Cell Phone Safety, texting and cell photos. All the students have completed their pre-assessment survey and computer terminology sheet. These results help in planning lessons in this fast paced changing world of technology and this enables the students to make responsible choices when on-line.
Please discuss the Importance of Internet Safety and what your family rules are in your home. Please think about the placement of your computer. The computer or electronic device should never be put in a bedroom where you cannot see what is going on.
Students were assigned their computer seats, user ID and secret password. They are now practicing how to log on to the computers using the control, alt, and delete keys. Before long, they will know how to access the start menu and log-off button on their own.
Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Students
Internet safety classes have started and the lessons will continue through November. The above grades will be introduced to the Common Sense Media Internet Safety Program. The students will develop an understanding of the concept of community, personal safety, and the need to make responsible choices. Students will be able to express their ideas and reinforce concepts through group discussions.
The second and third grade will take an online field trip with the FBI to re-enforce the concepts covered on safety. Other topics covered will be the Community they live in, Cyber Community, Viruses, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Gaming and e-mail.
Fifth grade will be discussing the topics of inappropriate websites, On-line Behavior, Gaming, Identity Safety, Cyberbullying, Intellectual Property, Social Networking, Cell Phone Safety, texting and cell photos. All the students have completed their pre-assessment survey and computer terminology sheet. These results help in planning lessons in this fast paced changing world of technology and this enables the students to make responsible choices when on-line.
Please discuss the Importance of Internet Safety and what your family rules are in your home. Please think about the placement of your computer. The computer or electronic device should never be put in a bedroom where you cannot see what is going on.
Common Sense
Media Bulletin Board
outside the
Computer Lab
Please take a
minute and read what is going on in Cyberspace. There are so many things
changing on a daily basis. Please talk to your children about Facebook. There
are 1.71 billion monthly active users on Facebook. There are approximately 7.5
million kids under the age of 13 on Facebook. Facebook isn't supposed to be
used by children under 13. Common
Sense Media
A great website - commonsensemedia.org
“Their mission is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.” Please take a minute to look at their site and sign –up for their weekly communication.
October’s SLE – Lifelong
learner who loves to learn.
PAINT CLUB
Microsoft Paint
Club starts October 15th and will meet each Monday from the 15th
– November 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Those in the Paint Club are the following:
Bryce Medeiros
Sofia Rudolf
Aiden Acevedo
Guilia Charlton
Sarah Harrigan
Ciara Hickey
Abby Hoffman
Katie Hoffman
Arron Zaby
Emma Acevedo
Ainsley Dadakis
Ava McCartney
Gabriel Pham
Nicholas Porras
Liam Rudolf
Aiden Stapf
Evan Stuart
Max Troutman
Lily Weber
Those in the Paint Club are the following:
Bryce Medeiros
Sofia Rudolf
Aiden Acevedo
Guilia Charlton
Sarah Harrigan
Ciara Hickey
Abby Hoffman
Katie Hoffman
Arron Zaby
Emma Acevedo
Ainsley Dadakis
Ava McCartney
Gabriel Pham
Nicholas Porras
Liam Rudolf
Aiden Stapf
Evan Stuart
Max Troutman
Lily Weber
Why Do We Need A Technology Lab?
1. A technology
teacher provides a structured curriculum with complete and specific
instructions in computer skills that are taught in a lab environment. This
enables the students to become more confident in their technology skills and it
improves technology use in the classroom. It validates the importance of the
subject being taught.
2. In a lab, students have the opportunity for hands on experience to learn about new applications and review past lessons. This is a great advantage to students so they can become more confident in their technology skills.
3. Technology labs free classroom teachers so they can focus on their goals and not loose valuable instruction time teaching computer skills.
4. Structure, consistency, and repetition build skills each year whether it is a new application, documents, presentations, or understanding and increasing their time and accuracy in mastering keyboarding.
5. The importance of the technology lab offers student support, skills, and the knowledge they need to use these skills beyond the classroom.
2. In a lab, students have the opportunity for hands on experience to learn about new applications and review past lessons. This is a great advantage to students so they can become more confident in their technology skills.
3. Technology labs free classroom teachers so they can focus on their goals and not loose valuable instruction time teaching computer skills.
4. Structure, consistency, and repetition build skills each year whether it is a new application, documents, presentations, or understanding and increasing their time and accuracy in mastering keyboarding.
5. The importance of the technology lab offers student support, skills, and the knowledge they need to use these skills beyond the classroom.
Have a great and SAFE month!
